Harold Had Hopes
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Comment from Sanku
One thing that amazes me is your ability to concoct fantastic names -all alliterations and assonance.I enjoy repeating the names aloud..This time you used only a first names in that too you brought alliteration....loved the oem .
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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One thing that amazes me is your ability to concoct fantastic names -all alliterations and assonance.I enjoy repeating the names aloud..This time you used only a first names in that too you brought alliteration....loved the oem .
Comment Written 18-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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I love alliteration. Also I like to use interesting names.
I make lists of them when I am stuck somewhere like the doctors. Thank you so much much for the read and kind words. My next story has points on it! Karen
Comment from karenina
You crack me up. Also? You write more in a week than I do in six months...and I'm about to apply for a new muse since mine seems to be on strike! This is too funny...and the image of "Harold" is perfect for your story in a poem!
Karenina
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2024
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You crack me up. Also? You write more in a week than I do in six months...and I'm about to apply for a new muse since mine seems to be on strike! This is too funny...and the image of "Harold" is perfect for your story in a poem!
Karenina
Comment Written 16-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2024
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Well, some times I write like a crazy person. Well, I do that rather a lot. LOL. But, I also have my times of not writing. I am not writing a lot right now. I am nesting and sleeping mostly, October
through March I semi hibernate, and April through September I am a busy bee with insomnia. I guess I was a bear in a former life. LOLThank Karens for the read.
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LOL. A honey bear I think? You're sweeter than you'd like us to realize I suspect! (I totally see that though)
Hugs!
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You should have met me during my first menopause I was mean as a hungry snake. I could totally annihilate someone without ever raising my voice, while smiling and I never cussed or broke a sweat. It is a talent . Karen
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Karen,
well, Dean Martin sang that everybody loves somebody sometime. Perhaps Harold just hasn't run into the right gal yet. I've seem some fellows that I can't imagine anyone would fall for, and yet they have an attractive gal with them, and I don't mean an escort. People are an odd lot. It's strange what attracts folks to each other. I'm just glad I don't have to worry about dating. The world has moved on and I'm still in the dark ages. Good luck in the contest gal.
Blessings,
Tom
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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Hello Karen,
well, Dean Martin sang that everybody loves somebody sometime. Perhaps Harold just hasn't run into the right gal yet. I've seem some fellows that I can't imagine anyone would fall for, and yet they have an attractive gal with them, and I don't mean an escort. People are an odd lot. It's strange what attracts folks to each other. I'm just glad I don't have to worry about dating. The world has moved on and I'm still in the dark ages. Good luck in the contest gal.
Blessings,
Tom
Comment Written 15-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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The thought of ever "dating" again. Yuckaroonie. Thanks for the read. Karen
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a sad little story poem. He just didn't do well at picking a good woman, but they apparently picked him for his money. Your last stanza doesn't seem to rhyme but is that your plan to draw attention to it?
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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This is a sad little story poem. He just didn't do well at picking a good woman, but they apparently picked him for his money. Your last stanza doesn't seem to rhyme but is that your plan to draw attention to it?
Comment Written 15-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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It does rhyme, so I don't know what you mean. The last word in the second sentence of all eight stanzas rhymes. Tell,well, swell,cell, fell,hell, trail, and spell.
What am I missing? Thanks for the read. Are you pronouncing trail as trial? Poor Harold. :-)
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Missed that. Not a poet.
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Okie Dokie.
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Well, if Harold would snaz himself up a bit, not be such a DUMBBELL, lose the belly and shave off that horrible mustache (women hate tasting the hair on a man's face when they kiss) or watch it soak in a COCKTAIL. He may meet a wonderful MADEMOISELLE and they can go places where you never can TELL.
Cute, Cute, Cute!! This poem was really adorable and I think you did a great job, my dear friend. Good luck in the contest. Love, Debi
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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Well, if Harold would snaz himself up a bit, not be such a DUMBBELL, lose the belly and shave off that horrible mustache (women hate tasting the hair on a man's face when they kiss) or watch it soak in a COCKTAIL. He may meet a wonderful MADEMOISELLE and they can go places where you never can TELL.
Cute, Cute, Cute!! This poem was really adorable and I think you did a great job, my dear friend. Good luck in the contest. Love, Debi
Comment Written 15-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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I think some close cut beards and moustaches look very nice, but when kissing for more than a peck I get a beard rash. I have delicate skin. A lot of guys I knew went from work, straight to the date. No shower and freshening up, no brushing teeth cologne, are combong the hair. Once again, we do all the heavy lifting. as soon as I think we are progressing in that area, I see another ad for a butt lift. Life is indeed weird.Thanks for the read. :-) Karen
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Haha, I love your silly sayings!!
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And I appreciate your rhyming for me. Karen
Comment from kahpot
I love this read, though to be honest I am not sure if I feel sad for Harold or the girls he has dated, but I do like his grit and determination, very well written, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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I love this read, though to be honest I am not sure if I feel sad for Harold or the girls he has dated, but I do like his grit and determination, very well written, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
Comment Written 14-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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He did keep hoping to connect. He had good spirit if not good luck. I thank you for the read. Karen
Comment from Bill Schott
This story poem, Harold Had Hopes, tells the sad but likely true-to-life story of this fossilizing fart who is trying to create a relationship out of data dreams and half hopes.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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This story poem, Harold Had Hopes, tells the sad but likely true-to-life story of this fossilizing fart who is trying to create a relationship out of data dreams and half hopes.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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Oh Pooh. He is wading through life as we all are. We look for connections. We hope to bond with like souls.
We both found this place. If you quit looking and reaching you will fossilize. Thanks for the read Handsome :-)
Comment from Begin Again
Poor Harold! Maybe he needs to write Santa a letter and ask for a good woman for Christmas.... though I'm not sure we can even trust Santa anymore. Nice one, Karen.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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Poor Harold! Maybe he needs to write Santa a letter and ask for a good woman for Christmas.... though I'm not sure we can even trust Santa anymore. Nice one, Karen.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 14-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2024
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Santa has gotten greedy. Remember the days we made stuff for each other. I remember when I made perfume for my teacher. I made it with rose petals, it wasn't half bad. I made chocolate chips cookies for daddy. I made my sister Kathy a chore exchange bbok. She hated cleaning toilets. So, whenever she had toilets or whatever she had to do that she didn't want to do, she could give me a coupon and trade for what I had to do. She loved that book it had ten coupons. She gave me a sack of gum drops and a stack of old magazines. Worked for me! I miss that type of real gifts. Love to you and yours. Thanks for the read. Karen
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I don't like the sound of the "bloody trail!" He's definitely not the sweet old man he portrays himself to be (although he does look a bit weird and cross-eyed in the picture and they're always ones to watch). Great story and contender! Good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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I don't like the sound of the "bloody trail!" He's definitely not the sweet old man he portrays himself to be (although he does look a bit weird and cross-eyed in the picture and they're always ones to watch). Great story and contender! Good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 14-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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I changed that line. Yep, they come off real sweet and a little sad, and suck the joy right out of you. If you ask a guy a question. and it starts off with "Well, I don't know," Believe him, LOL. Thanks for the read.
Karen
Comment from Ric Myworld
Harold sounds a lot like me, avoiding the inevitable by sticking to himself. Why anyone would use a dating site, unless they are just looking for a one night hookup, beats me. And a one-nighter might get you something you can't get rid of. Stay cool Harold. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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Harold sounds a lot like me, avoiding the inevitable by sticking to himself. Why anyone would use a dating site, unless they are just looking for a one night hookup, beats me. And a one-nighter might get you something you can't get rid of. Stay cool Harold. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2024
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A one nighter may be exciting in our youth, now is not at all worth the time. It is like a piece of fluffy chocolate cake. It may look delicious, and seem like a good idea at the time. But, when you wake up in the morning and they are still there, you quickly determine to see how fast you can get them out. LOL Thanks for the read. Karen